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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23

A very pretty scene occurred on Washing
ton street the other evening, which was
rather like bit out of comedy. A gen.
tleman who lives in a suburban town has
come into Boston for the winter, leaving his
horses, a handsome span Of bays, to the
care Of his coachman at his country place.
The gentleman is much OF an invalid and
the younger members of his family have
gone to Europe for the winter, so it occurred
to the thrifty coachman that he might turn
thrifty penny by little shrewdness. He
took the horses into town and has been run
ming hired hack with them, and at the ex-
pense OF his masters horses and his own
honesty has very likely gathered very re-
spectacle sum
Unluckily for the clever knave, the other
evening he took from the station a gentle
man who had been his masters guest at his
country seat and when the gentleman recog.
nized him, Toms confusion quickly finished
the business. He was allowed to go, but the
next morning he betook himself to parts un.
known leaving the horses uncared for and q
vacancy open to more honest coachman.-
Boston Gazette
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23
Useless Shedding of Rlaod

The Eid-i-Gurhan FESTIVAL of Sacrifice
was celebrated at Teheran on Aug. 30, and
it was estimated that 500,0 900 sheep were
killed in and around the capital. 1t is the
custom for the shah to sacrifice camel in
public, the ceremony being actually per-
formed by one of the princes as deputy for
his majesty, and he is vested with the jagheh.
or ensign of royalty, which he wears in his
hat. This year an unprecedented event oc-
Cured. The camel that was to be sacrificed
was brought to the palace door to be in
spected by the shah, and, in the temporary
absence Of its attendants, it wandered into
the corridor through which his majesty was
to pass. The shah appeared before the camel
could be driven out, and he was SO much
touched by its beseeching expression that his
majesty ordered not only that it should be
spared, but that, in reward for its sagacity
in seeking the sanctuary of the shah el-shah,
it should be given comfortable quarters for
life in the royal msnagerie.
Another camel was then brought, which
was slain at stroke by the shah's deputy,
who was richly clad and covered with Jewels.
Small portions of the skin and flesh were car
ried into the palace, where the shah received
them in state; but directly the royal cortege
vanished, the remainder Of the still CULVER
ing carcass was literally torn to pieces by the
people, every one endeavoring to get bit Of
tbs flesh, as it is considered lucky to eat it
Cleveland Leader.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC.
1l.nins LAore fos. fyhienuo
cH1cAeo. BURLINGTON & QUINCY

Depot, Moline Avenue.
j. F. COOK, Agent. Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23
ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY,
Letter from the Assistant Foreman of the
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which Thousands are Deeply
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23

The most striking feature in modern
wealth is the rapid increase in personal prop
erty. In old times this was hardly known
Now, however, we have class Of capitalists
whose preference is for personal property
Jay Gould has $50, 000, 600 thus invested, and
the Vanderbilt estate is Of thrice that amount.
Russell Sage's millions are in the same shape,
and the record might almost be indefinitely
extended. Those who become interested in
personal wealth avoid real estate, because Of
its inevitable vexationa They prefer to have
their property in shape that will yield divi-
dends without the trouble of paying taxes and
running after rents. OF course they run the
risk of defalcation and other contingencies
Of loss, but they find compromising ad-
vantages. The Vanderbilts, for instance,
have wealth enough to own 1000 houses, but
what burden such an estate would be to
men who are accustomed to receive dividend
checks without any greater labor than
writing their names.-Troy Times
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23
ADVICE To aOTHERs.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering anG
crying with pain Of cutting teethf If 30
send at once and get bottle Of Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incalculable
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediateiy. Depend upon it mothers
there is no mistake about it. 1t curel
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gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
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for Children Teething is pleasant to tn,
taste. and ia the prescription Of one o
the oldest and bestfemale nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is TO
sale by all druggists throughout thu
world. Price 25 cents per bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23
CHANCERY NOTICE.

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
COUNTY OF Rock ISLAND,
In the Circuit Court of Rock Island county, Jan
uary term, A. D., lSSS-In Chancery.
Oliver Olsen. guardian Of Emily Erickson and
Ben t. Gable VS.. Alonzo d. Allen. Frank W.
Allen, Dan'ord H. Allen and Theodore L. Allen,
guardian of the said Alonzo b., Frank W., and
Danford Il. Allen.
Affidavit of the non-residence of the said AlOnzo
r. A lien, FRANK W. Alien, Danford II. Allen and
Theodore l.. Allen, guardian, etc, defendants
above named, having been filed in the Office of the
clerk OF said circuit couri Of Rock Island county.
notice is hereby given to the said above named
defendants, that the compsnants heretofore filed
their bill Of complaint In said court on the chan
Gerry side thereof and that q summons thereupon
issued out of said court against said defendants.
Ieturnable Al the court house in the city OF Rock
Island in said county, on the first Monday Of Jan
nary next, (iSSS), as is by law required.
Now, unless you, the said Alonzo B. Allen,
Frank Allen, Danford II. Alien and Theodore
L. Allen. guardian, &c shall personally be and
appear before said circuit cOnrt of Rock Island
county, on the first day Of term thereof To be
holden al Rock Island in said county, on the first
Monday Of January, 1855. end plead, answer. or
demur 10 the SAID complainaDfs bill of complaint,
the same. and the matter and things therein
charged and stated. will be taken a. confessed,
and decree entered against you according TO the
prayer of said bill
nov 22-4w Z. II. BOWMAN. JT-. Clerk
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23

List of letters uncalled for at the Posloffice at
Rock Island, Rock Island county, Illinois, Dec
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23
Fine JsWelry.

Stark & Ruser, watches. clocks, jewell
~ and silverwsre. No. 1873, West Second
street. Davenport, are prominent among
the comparatively new enterprises in the
jewelry trade in Davenport, and one that
has come to the front by reason of energy
and capability which has characterized its
management from the start. They carry
beautiful line of diamonds. watches in
gold and silver. jewelry of every descrip,
ton and silver plated ware. They are
also importers of garnetts and amber
unods
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23

BURKs WHITE PINE BALsAM-F0r the
positive cure of coughs, colds and Group.
We know Of no way to make it more en-
phatic than to say Burks' White Pine
Balsam leads all other cough remedies
You will tind Burks' sarssparills a
more efectual remedy in the ulcerous
forms of scrofula than any other remedy.
One cent dose.
The pain suffered by those who are at =
fiicted with dyspepsia is indescribsble.
The relief that is given by the use of Lit
tie Apricot pills hiss caused many to he
thankful for these little pills" For sale
by HartZ & Bahnsen.
Use Cresslers Wild Rose tooth powder
for cleansing the teeth. Price, 25c.
Dyspepsia is the cause of many of the
pleasures Of this life being avoided
Burks Iron Tonic cures dyspepsia and
indigestion. Sold on q guarantee at 81
by Hartz & Bshnsen, druggists.
Burks' CatsRrh Cure will cure catarrh
even after the sufferers life has become {
burden to him and be isa nuisance to hi!
friends. 1t is thoroughly scientific
cure. Not snuff or liquid. Price, soc
Every year increases the popularity Of
Burks' White Pine Balsam. Cures al
pulmonary troubles.
II you are as tired when you get up al
when you went to bed, you need Burks
Sarsaparilla. sold by Hartz & Bahnsen
Build up your health and strength
with Burks' Iron Tonic, and work viii
become more essv.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23
A HORSE Who Can Taikf

Everybody has heard of a ''h0rse
laugh" but who has ever seen al equine
with the power OF speech? Such an ami
NAL would be pronounced miracle; but
so would the telegraph and telephone
have been q hundred years ago. Why,
even very recently cure for consump-
ton would have been looked upon as
miraculous, but now people are begin.
ming to realize that tine disease Is not in
durable. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery will cure it if-taken IN time
This worldrenowned remedy will not
make new lungs, but it will restore dis
eased ones to healthy state. when al
other means have failed. Thousands can
gratefully testify to this. All druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23

In North Carolina new industry is being
developed, i'll which pine straw or needles are
transformed into fiber or wool and then spun
into yarn, which is woven into carpets and
mating. The peculiar balsamio fragrance
is retained. and offices and rooms covered
with the carpet give out q very pleasant and
no doubt healthful odor The material Is
tough and wears fully as well as the cocoa
mating, and is much softer and more pleas
ant to the foot, This pine wool is also used
as substitute for hair in mattresses And pill
lows. As it retains its elasticity and does
not readily pack, it will no doubt become
popular, especially in view Of its being proof
against vermin and possessing hygienic prop
critics of no small value to those suffering
from diseases OF the throat and lunes.-
American Agriculturisk
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23

The book end stationery store of W. Fl.
Fluke on Brady street, Davenport, is
among the prominent establishments OF
that city that are devoted to suppling the
less material demands and necessities OF
the community. those that touch more
nearly the mental than the physical side
of things. The store this year is crsmmed
full of the latest novelties in books, which
are being sold cheaply. A beautiful line OF
plush goods and fine assortment of en-,
cravings. Don't forget to call there when
in Davenport.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23

You are allowed free trial of thirty
days of the use Of DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Voltaic Belt with Electric Suspensory
Appliances. for the speedy re;;ief and per-
manent cure Of Nervous Debility, loss of
Vitality and Manhood, and all kindred
troubles. Also, for many other diseases.
Complete restoration to health, vigor and
manhood guaranteed. No risk is incurred
Illustrated pamphlet, with full informa-
ton, terms, etc., mailed free by address,
ing Vcltsic Belt Co., Marshall. Mich.
decd &w.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23
CHANCERY NOTICE.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, /,
Rock Island CotTNTY

In the Circuit Court January Term. A. d. 1883.
August Herkert VS.. Conrad F. Grant,, E. H. Gus
tav Won Doeren and the unknown heirs at law of
Karl Meyer, decessed-In Chancery.
AFFIDAVIT of the non-residence of 4. H. Gus 'av
Won Doeren, Gottleb Preeht nee Kowal-ki, Au-
gusta Kowalski, Frederick kowalski, Gustav Ko-
walski, Carl kowaski. Ferdinand Kowalski, vii
helm Kowalski and Ludwig Kowalski, and the
unknown heirs at law of Karl Meyer, dec ased,
implicated with the above defendants having been
fled in the clerks office Of the crcuit court OF ssid
county. notice is therefore hereby given to the said
filed his bin OF complaint in said court on tbs
chsncery side thereof, on the 22d day of Novem.
Der, 1887 and ,herenpon a summons issued out OF
turnable on the first Monday in the month OF Jan,
nary next, ss is by law required
Now, unless you, the said non resident defend
ants above named, K. h. Gustav Won Doeren
Gottlieb Precht nee Kowalski, Augusta kowsl
ski, Frederick Kowalski, Gustav Kowslski. car
Kowalski, Ferdinand kowalski, Wilhelm k0wai
SKI ond Ludwig Kowalski, and the unknown heir.
at law of Karl Meyer. deceased, shall per
sonally be and appear before said circuit eour
on the hrst day Of the next term thereof 10 b.
holden at Rock Island, in and for said county, OF
the first Monday in January next. and plead, anC
swer or demur TO the said complainant's bill o.
complaint, the same and the matters and thing,
therein charged and stated will be taken as con.
fessed, and decree entered against you accord
ing to the prayer ofsaid bill.
Rock Island, ILL.,, November 81, 1887.
K. II. BOWMAN, JR., Clerk.
JOSEPH l. HAAS, Compt'. Sol. ssd4v
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23

The result of twenty-five years catarrh
The bridge or division of my nose was
about half gone. ! obtained bottle of
Ely's Cream Balm; have used four bot
ties, applying it to the affected parts with
swab, which has about cured up the
nostrils. ! had previously tried all other
remedies on the markell. A. WOOD,
96 N. High street, Columbus O.
/ have used one bottle of Ely's Cream
Balm. ] am cured of catsrrh. could
scarcely smell anything and had head
ache most of the time. HENRY LILLY,
Agt. Am. Express Co., Grand Haven,
Mich.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23
TAD LlNcoLNs THEATRE.
How the Child's Happiness Was Sad
RTarraI-Tba prasideut,. RaDrnnf

How the Child's Happiness Was Sadly
Marred-The Presidents Reproof
In one of the vacant rooms of the White
House Tad had fitted up, with the aid Of tbs
servants, a miniature theatre The little fell
low had rare skill and good taste in such
matters, and after long and patient effort the
work was completed. There was the stage,
the orchestra, the curtains the parquet,
and all the paraphernalia pertaining to
what he called real theatre, and Tad was
in delirium Of childish joy. About this
time, Just after the review of Burnside's
division of the Army of the Potomac, q
certain photographer came to the executive
mansion to make some stereoscopic studies
of the presidents office for Mr.. Carpenter,
an artist of reputation the same gentleman
who painted Mr.. Lincoln's portrait, who had
been much about the house. Mr.. Carpenter
and the photographer appeared at the same
time. The artists told Mr. Lincoln that they
must have dark closet in which to develop
their pictures There was such closet at
tached to the room which Tad had appropri-
ated for his theatre, and it could not be
reached without passing through that room.
w iln MI. LlHtuuis PEI uissioh thc al tioeS
took possession of the theatre and they
had taken several pictures before "Tad"
discovered the trespaS upon his premises.
When he took in the situation there was an
uproar. Their occupancy of his theatre"
without his consent, was an offense that
stirred his wrath into an instant blaze Tbs
little fellow declared Indignantly that he
would not submit to any such impndence.
He locked the door and carried off the key
The artists hunted him up, and coaxed, re-
monstrated, begged, but all in vain. The
young theatre manager, in flame Of pas
sion, blamed Carpenter with the whole out
rage. He declared that they should neither
use his room nor go into it to get their in
struments and chemicals. mo one," said
he, "has any business in my room, unless in
vited by me, and never invited you" Here
was a pretty kettle of fish, Tad was
master of the situation. Finally Mr.. Lincoln
was appealed TO. Tad was called and Mr..
Lincoln said to him sternly: $50, now, and
unlock the door" The offended boy went
off to his mothers room, muttering posi-
tive refusal to obey his fathers command.
On hearing of the child's disobedience Mr.
Lincoln soon had the key, and 1.-THE theatre"
was again invaded by the artists. Soon after
this Mr.. Lincoln said to Carpenter, half
apologetically: "Tad is peculiar child. He
WIS violently excited when went to him for
the key. said to him, Tad, do you know
that you are making your father very I'M
happyi You are causing deal of trouble
He burst into tears and gave up the keys,
| had not the heart to say much to him in the
&c.. i'll.
thought his rights had been shamefully dis
regarded" The distress which this unlucky
affair brought upon his little pet caused Mr.
Lincoln more concern than anything els
| connected with it-Ward e. Lamon-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23
Late Novelties IN Books,

Thomas Thompson, corner of Brady
and Third streets, Davenport. has fine
display of beautiful albums in plush. art
lists proof etchings, Christmas cards and
novelties. snd magnificent stock OF
books, comprising all the late novelties
for Juveniles, as well as the more stand
ard works for grown people. all of which
is being sold at prices to please. and hi
wants the people of Rock Island to give
him call and look over his stock,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23

Our transatlantic friends are making much
ado over the opening of parlor car express
service between Calais and Lisbon, little
matter Of some 100 miles
1t is very commonplace thing for an
American to slip aboard Pullman at ths
Grand Central station, and to get off few
days afterward at the City of Mexico, con-
ziderably over 1900 miles away.
This is great country, indeed, and, after
the Europeans have roamed their little acre,
they should come over here and learn some.
thing about travelling New York Evening
World
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23

The average length OF life is on the in
crease. The science of medicine has made
great progress; many diseases are now
controlled that were formerly thought in.
durable The greatest discovery is DR..
Bigelow's Cure, which cures consump.
ton in stages that other remedies are OF
no benefit, Coughs. colds, Group, whoop
ing cough. bronchitis, and all throat and
lung diseases speedily and safely. Price,
SO cents and 81. Of druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23
New Advertisements.

july 1-dw
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23

We will pay the above reward for any
case of liver complaint, dyspepsia, sick
headache. indigestion, constipation or
costiveness We cannot cure with Vests
Vegetable Liver Pills, when the directions
are strictly complied with. They are
purely vegetable, and never fail to give
satisfaction. Large boxes containing 80
sugar coated pills, 25c. For sale by all
druggists. Beware of counterfeits and
limitations. The genuine manufactured
only by John c. West & Co, s62 W .
Madison St, Chicago, I'll.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23

The Russian military authorities are train
ing falcons to fight the carrier pigeons now
extensively adopted by all the European
armies for carrying messages in time of war.
At some recent experiments pigeons sent up
at a distance of several miles from the fal.
cons were speedily overtaken and killed by
the birds Of prey, some of them even bring
ing the captured birds to their master. Chi.
cago News
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23
A Glimpse of Queen Victoria.

Upon the high seat in front, where the
coachman should have been, sat two footmen
in black, with white silk, knee brooches and
powdered hair, and upon a corresponding
seat over the hind wheels sat two brawny
Scotchmen, gillies, in the Highland costume,
with their big sabers at their shoulders. Her
majesty never goes anywhere without these
two men. When she sits upon the throne
they are behind her; when she walks in her
park they are always within call This was
the duty the famous John Brown performed
and he did good service in having twice
saved Victoria's life. One of the men saw
served with Brown, and the other was Sc
lected for his place when he died.
On the back seat Of the carriage sat bolt
upright fat little woman, with a very red
face, almost as broad as tall, clad in black
silk and q small old fashioned black bonnet,
with widow veil thrown over her shoulders.
She didn't look much like an empress, and the
ladies of my party insisted that she more re-
sembled a washerwoman, but she bowed gra-
ciously to us as we lifted our hats and doubt
less recognized US as Americans, as all
others do.
There were three young ladies in the car.
rage with her, dressed in white muslin and
looking very prim. They were her grand.
daughters, the daughters of Fritz the
crown prince of Prussia, and the Prince OF
Wales, rather plain girls, as all tho royal
children are, London Cor. Philadelphia
Times
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23

20-Thomas O'Brien to James W.
Kelly, pit swl and net sw4. 20. II, 4w.
81.
Rufus Walker to Jas. B. Mcconnell,
lots 1. 2 and 8. Reynolds, 1850.
Emma G. Groom to M. o. Cloudas,
lots and 2, Hedrv Cases addition,
South Rock Island, $500.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23

If chimney or fue catch on fire, close all
windows and doors first, then hang a blanket
in front of the CRATE to exclude all air.
Water should never be poured down the
chimney, as it spoils the carpets. Coarse
salt thrown down the fue is much better
Boston Budget
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23
LOCAL NOTICES.

Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. Of
Boston, Mass. organized 1872. Assets
nearly 81 100000. z. w. Hurst, agent,
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
Hard Coal Market.
All sizes and best grades of Anthracite
coal $500 per ton. delivered to any part
of this city, usual discount for cash; can,
mel coal for CRATES So.
E. G. FRAZER.
Insure Your Properly
with J. E. Loosely s. Co., Successors to
Hayes & Cleavelsnd) general insurance
agents. Fire, tornado, cargo. life and
accident insurance policies written at
lowest rates given by any reliable COM
pany. Ocean steamship passage tickets
for sale. Office removed to No. 1713
Second avenue, next door east of Nc.
Intire & Co.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23

Martin Erbs has purchased the butch
er shop on Moline avenue, formerly run
by F Schuett and will conduct the bus
mess at the old stand in the future. He
will endesvor to have on hand al all
times good quality OF meat